People's Daily and Voice: Joining Hands to Build a High Level Community with a Shared Future in Central and South China
The two heads of state exchanged in-depth views on the development of China South relations in the new era, as well as international and regional issues of common concern, reached important consensus, and injected strong momentum into promoting the greater development of China South comprehensive strategic partnership in the new era and working together to build a high-level China South community with a shared future.
Since the establishment of diplomatic relations 25 years ago, China South Africa relations have achieved a leapfrog development from partnership, strategic partnership to comprehensive strategic partnership, becoming one of the most dynamic bilateral relations among developing countries. Especially in the past decade, China South relations have flourished and entered the "golden age". How to continuously deepen the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and South Africa under the new situation is a common issue for both sides to consider.
"Comrades plus brothers" is the essence of China South relations. The special friendship of "comrades and brothers" between the two countries transcends long rivers and mountains and seas.This special friendship is a valuable asset for both sides and an important foundation for the continuous development of China South relations in the new era. During this visit, both sides reiterated their respect and support for their chosen path of sustainable socio-economic development and fair transformation. The South pledged to continue to support issues related to China's core interests and major concerns. China reiterated its respect and support for South Africa's efforts to safeguard national interests, promote economic and social development, and improve people's livelihoods, fully demonstrating that China and South Africa are highly trusted strategic partners.
Mutual benefit and win-win cooperation are the distinct foundation of China South cooperation. South Africa is the first African country to sign the "the Belt and Road" cooperation document with China, has become China's largest trading partner in Africa for 13 consecutive years, and is one of the countries with China's largest investment stock in Africa.Mutual understanding between the people is a vivid reflection of the friendship between the two countries.The two heads of state jointly witnessed the signing of a number of bilateral cooperation documents on the joint construction of the "the Belt and Road", new energy power, agricultural products, special economic zones and industrial parks, blue economy, scientific and technological innovation, higher education and other fields. Being a development partner for common progress and a friendly partner for mutual understanding and affinity between China and South Korea will further benefit both countries and their peoples.
China South relations have surpassed bilateral boundaries and have increasingly important global impacts. The world has entered a new period of turbulence and change, and as a natural member of the "global south", Central and South China must unite and work together. Both sides promise to continue supporting the cooperation and development of BRICS countries in the three pillar areas, work together with other BRICS members to deepen practical cooperation in various fields, and promote progress in expanding BRICS membership; Both sides unanimously agree to continue strengthening cooperation in international affairs and multilateral institutions, jointly safeguarding the international system with the United Nations at its core, a fair international order based on international law, and the basic norms of international relations based on the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter, jointly safeguarding the rights and interests of developing countries, respecting national sovereignty and territorial integrity... Strengthening solidarity and cooperation in the multilateral field and fully demonstrating the determination to be a global partner in upholding justice will undoubtedly make new contributions to promoting the construction of a more just and reasonable global governance system.
Standing at a new historical starting point, inheriting friendship, deepening cooperation, and strengthening cooperation are the common aspirations of China and South Korea, as well as the important task entrusted by the times. Under the joint leadership of the two heads of state, the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and South Africa will continue to reach new heights, and gather more strength to promote cooperation between China and Africa, as well as South South cooperation, and to build a new era of China Africa community with a shared future and a community with a shared future for mankind.